Bruichladdich, Yellow Submarine III, 14 yrs - Single Malt Whisky 70cl

1 bottle per household Distillery/Brand: Bruichladdich Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery Expression: Yellow Submarine III 14 Year Old Spirit: Single Malt Whisky Region: Islay Volume: 70cl Alcohol: 54.2% ABV Cask: 75% First Fill Bourbon Casks & 25% French Red Wine Casks Unpeated Non-Chill Filtered Natural Colour Age Statement – 14 Years Distilled using 100% Scottish Barley Distilled, Matured & Bottled on Islay The release of the new Yellow Submarime III celebrates 25 years since the re-opening of the Bruichladdich distillery on Islay. Yellow Submarine III continues Bruichladdich’s cult Whisky of Mass Distinction series, inspired by one of the distillery’s most unusual stories. In 2005, Islay fishermen discovered a small bright yellow Ministry of Defence submarine washed up off the coast of Islay. The remotely operated vessel remained on the island until Royal Navy personnel arrived to reclaim it — with the first bottles of the original Yellow Submarine release famously presented to the crew at Bruichladdich pier. The wider Whisky of Mass Distinction series itself began after the distillery was mistakenly flagged by US Military Intelligence as a possible site for weapons of mass destruction production, owing to large quantities of copper being delivered for distillation equipment. This third Yellow Submarine release has been matured for its full 14 years in a combination of 75% first fill bourbon casks and 25% French red wine casks, bringing together Bruichladdich’s elegant unpeated spirit with layers of sweetness, fruit and gentle spice. Bottled at a natural 54.2% ABV, this is a richly textured and characterful Islay single malt with a distinctive story behind it. ⸻ Nose: Beautifully balanced and rounded, honeyed oats and buttery shortbread open on the nose, with pink peppercorns and a hint of ginger punctuating this sweet character. Palate: Creamy crème brûlée adds to the spirit’s luxuriously smooth texture, complemented with crisp apple and pear on the palate. Finish: Gentle spice and toasted hazelnut settle on the finish while a hint of sea salt lingers.